Electrical Engineer II - UAV Systems & RF Design

AeroVironment, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Electrical Engineer II at AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, and evaluates electronic parts and systems for small unmanned aircraft. You’ll select components based on specifications, analyze reliability, and contribute to hardware and software integration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include circuit design, PCB layout, prototype testing, and collaboration with avionics and embedded teams. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 2 - 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experienced using Altium Designer for schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Experienced in one or more areas: RF, embedded control, FPGA.
• Experienced with power electronics, including motors and lithium batteries.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Familiarity with common industry protocols (LVDS, I2C, HDMI, UART, SPI, CAN, USB).
• Strong knowledge of Engineering fundamentals, mathematics, physics & material properties.
• Familiarity with Small UAV subsystems and associated software.
• Proficient with office software and productivity tools.
• Some travel may be required (up to 30%).
• Must have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Performs simulation and detailed design for digital and analog circuits.
• Drives system integration, assembly procedures, and test procedures.
• Documents designs with engineering drawings and written descriptions.
• Trouble-shoots complex systems from a hardware and software perspective.
• Designs, builds, and tests prototypes expediently and efficiently; works with avionics, embedded systems, and RF links.
• Writes software to support the integration of sensors and embedded processors.
• Designs and implements circuit boards including architecture, schematic capture, board layout, bring-up, and documentation.
• Performs electronic engineering support on R&D projects.
• Performs design & analysis tasks and writes fabrication & test procedures.
• Works on problems of moderate scope with data analysis
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RF design

Embedded systems

FPGA

Power electronics

Troubleshooting

LVDS/I2C/HDMI/UART/SPI/CAN/USB

Willing to travel up to 30%

Clean driving record

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

The Electrical Engineer II at AeroVironment, Inc. designs, develops, and evaluates electronic parts and systems for small unmanned aircraft. You’ll select components based on specifications, analyze reliability, and contribute to hardware and software integration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include circuit design, PCB layout, prototype testing, and collaboration with avionics and embedded teams. Travel up to 30% may be required.